Landscape architects plan, design, and manage both natural and built outdoor spaces. They work on projects ranging from private gardens to large parks and entire communities. The responsibilities of a landscape architect include site planning, landscape design, and project management. They collaborate with other professionals and oversee all stages of a project from initial planning and design to construction and maintenance. Landscape architecture drawings are an important part of the design and construction process, showing elements like site analysis, concepts, and construction details to visualize and implement designs efficiently.

1. Landscape Architect
Group Members
• Teoh Zhe Khai
• Tung Siew Hui
• Tey Cheng Fern
• Yeong Poh Ling
• Vun Tze Ling
• Yip Xiaojung
Introduction to the Construction Industry and Introduction to Drawing

2. Mind Map

3. • The design of outdoor public areas, landmarks and structures.
• The incorporation of the aspects of botany, horticulture, fine arts,
architecture, geology, earth sciences, geography & ecology.
• Landscape architects work on all types of structures and external
space.
What is Landscape Architecture?

4. • Frederick Law Olmsted
(1822-1903)
Famous Landscape Architects

5. Martha Schwartz
Born in 1950

6. • Achieve aesthetic outcomes
• Create breathtaking outdoor places
• Beautify the buildings
Why do we need Landscape Architecture?

7. Scope of Work handled by Landscape Architect
Site planning
A site plan can involve planning the
landscape for a single house, an office
park or shopping center, an entire
community, or park system

8. Landscape Design
It includes detailed environmental and site
analysis, development of design concepts, and
the preparation of construction plans and
drawings.

9. Project Management
Project management is the process of
coordinating the variety of elements
necessary for a planning or design
solution. Landscape architectural projects
can range from small urban gardens, to
large parks, to entire community systems.

10. • They plan, design and manage open spaces including both natural and built
environments.
Responsibilities of a Landscape Architect

11. • A landscape architect collaborates closely with landscape contractors, as well as
other professionals.

12. • Determines the location, design, and arrangement of pools, walls,
steps, trellises, canopies, and other features.

13. Tasks at different stages of construction
Planning phase
Initial client consultation/interview
• Landscape architect meets with client to
discuss goal for the project
• A proposal agreement is sent for review and
approval of the client

14. Schematic Design & Cost Budgeting
• A 2D schematic design for the landscape is
produced
• Utilizing the schematic design plan, an itemized
budget range for the project is produced and
reviewed with the client

15. Pre-Construction Phase
Construction Plans, Drawings, Specifications and
Contracts
• This is where the project where the
landscape architect work with the client to
choose specifications
• The design sketch plan will be turned into
working construction documents

16. Permits and Approvals
• Using the schematic design plan, necessary approvals and permits are applied.

17. Construction Phase
Construction Phase Observation
• During construction, the landscape architect will be monitoring the progress.
• The administration will be done by the landscape architect.
• Landscape architect will supervise the implementation of the design.

18. Post-Construction Phase
Project Completion
• Upon project completion, certain projects require final inspections and warranty replacements.
• The landscape architect will also ensure contractors maintain the design.

19. Planning phase Design phase Construction phase
Site analysis Site layout Site construction
management
Visual assessment Drainage Administration
Parks and recreational
facilities
Planting Maintenance
Historic preservation Circulation of pedestrians,
vehicles and animals.
Subjects addressed by Landscape Architects

20. Types of Drawings produced by
Landscape Architect

21. • To help visualize the end result of the project
• Reduce the possibility for mistakes to be made
• Make the construction process more efficient
• Ensure the correct size, layout and scale
Importance of Landscape Architecture Drawings

22. Types and Functions of Drawings
Site Analysis
A diagram that shows all existing
structures and features that
impact the landscape, e.g. the
house, garage, property lines,
underground utilities.

23. Bubble Diagram
The bubbles can be
used to represent
different kinds of spaces
in a plan, varying in
shape to represent
features of greater or
lesser importance and
size.

24. Concept Images
Photo examples of
features similar to those
included in the plot plan
that will give you an idea
of what things will look
like.

25. Master Plan
Overview of the entire
landscape's features,
structures, layout and
dimensions.

26. Renderings/Perspectives
A drawing or computer
generated image that shows
the colors, texture, lighting,
shading and depth that will
be present in the landscape.

27. Planting Plan
A labeled diagram that
shows the quantities,
location, size, shape and
color of specific plants to
be used in the landscape.

28. Construction Details
Highly detailed plans for
construction of individual
landscape features such
as retaining walls, patios,
arbors, fireplaces,
kitchens etc.

29. • Residential Landscape Architecture: Design process for the private residents,
Norman K. Booth, James E.Hiss (Book)
• Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Leonard J. Hopper (Book)
• http://www.landscapingnetwork.com/landscape-design/plans.html
• Landscape Design: A practical approach, Leroy G. Hannebaum (Book)
• Project Management in Construction (book)
• Drawing for Landscape Architecture, Edward Hutchison (book)
• http://www.aala.ab.ca/profession/scope-of-work
• http://www.marthaschwartz.com
References